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Naomi <I>Stokes</I> Abraham

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Naomi Stokes Abraham

Birth
Wrens, Jefferson County, Georgia, USA
Death
11 Jan 2005 (aged 90)
Burial
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
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Mrs. Naomi Abraham, entered this world on Saturday, October 14, 1914, in Wrens, Georgia. She was the youngest of nine children born to Pietta and Andrew Stokes. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.

In her early childhood, she accepted Christ and was baptized at the Ways Grove Baptist Church in Stellaville, Georgia. Naomi was educated in the Jefferson County School System and Bettis Academy in South Carolina.

As a young adult she moved to New York City, where she married Robert Lee Perment. A daughter was born of this union. After her husband's passing in 1944, she returned to Augusta.

On April 29, 1950, Naomi wed Deacon Mose Abraham and joined Tabernacle Baptist Church shortly thereafter. To this union a daughter was born. Deacon Abraham preceded her in death in 1984. Tabernacle was an integral part of her life and she was an active member until she was overtaken by illness. During her fifty-five year tenure she worked with the Senior Usher Board, Lydia Bible School Class. Missionaries, October Birthday Club and the R.A. Dent Senior Club. She was proud of being named a Mother of the Church.

Naomi was outgoing, with a warm spirit and a great with. She had a natural gift for public speaking. She loved to tell little jokes and make people laugh. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved the Atlanta Braves. She attended her first baseball game when she was in her eighties and never got tired of talking about "her team." She retired from the Richmond County School System in 1975.

Through illness, trials and tribulations, she never complained. She fought a good fight, she kept the faith. On Tuesday, January 11, 2005, Naomi answered her Savior's call and went home to her reward.
Mrs. Naomi Abraham, entered this world on Saturday, October 14, 1914, in Wrens, Georgia. She was the youngest of nine children born to Pietta and Andrew Stokes. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.

In her early childhood, she accepted Christ and was baptized at the Ways Grove Baptist Church in Stellaville, Georgia. Naomi was educated in the Jefferson County School System and Bettis Academy in South Carolina.

As a young adult she moved to New York City, where she married Robert Lee Perment. A daughter was born of this union. After her husband's passing in 1944, she returned to Augusta.

On April 29, 1950, Naomi wed Deacon Mose Abraham and joined Tabernacle Baptist Church shortly thereafter. To this union a daughter was born. Deacon Abraham preceded her in death in 1984. Tabernacle was an integral part of her life and she was an active member until she was overtaken by illness. During her fifty-five year tenure she worked with the Senior Usher Board, Lydia Bible School Class. Missionaries, October Birthday Club and the R.A. Dent Senior Club. She was proud of being named a Mother of the Church.

Naomi was outgoing, with a warm spirit and a great with. She had a natural gift for public speaking. She loved to tell little jokes and make people laugh. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved the Atlanta Braves. She attended her first baseball game when she was in her eighties and never got tired of talking about "her team." She retired from the Richmond County School System in 1975.

Through illness, trials and tribulations, she never complained. She fought a good fight, she kept the faith. On Tuesday, January 11, 2005, Naomi answered her Savior's call and went home to her reward.

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  • Created by: YD47
  • Added: Jan 31, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206702091/naomi-abraham: accessed ), memorial page for Naomi Stokes Abraham (14 Oct 1914–11 Jan 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 206702091, citing Mount Olive Memorial Gardens, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by YD47 (contributor 49765316).